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Monday, September 19, 2011

San Francisco Fabric Shopping Part 2

The last trip on the San Francisco shopping excursion deserves its own post! Mena took me to the Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles. I remember when Mena did a review of this amazing place on her blog and thinking how great it would be to eventually visit it!

The store and museum are beautifully laid out! There are so many different types of ribbons, trims, hat supplies, lace, patterns and books!

You can also buy all sorts of vintage and new lace and see how lace is made! I really love the antique feeling of the store.

Aren't the lace umbrellas in the photo above beautiful? Mena and I were ooohing and ahhing over them!

So, what did I decide to take back to Scotland with me? I was practically reduced to hysterics when I saw the appliques they had! I decided to get these two lovely dark purple appliques which I want to use on a 1940's style dress!

Another 40's inspired piece is this adorable sequined bow that closes in the centre with hooks and eyes! Wouldn't this be a fantastic closure on the back of a dress? Or a cape? soooo cute!

I also found this adorable pattern for sequin designs for only $2! Great deal!